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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,317.52, 281,798.40 and 132,720.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,317.52, 281,798.40 and 132,720.60 is: 183,050.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,317.52 : 281,798.40 = 132,720.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,317.52/281,798.40 = 132,720.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,317.52x = 281,798.40 × 132,720.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,317.52x = 37,400,452,727.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,400,452,727.04/204,317.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,050.64

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